Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
NEW virtual groups available! We have an open ongoing Single Womens Dating Group for ages 32-42 and an 8 week Skills-Based Mindfulness group. We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning. Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR and structural dissociation. I offer low fee sessions ($50) with MHC Clinical Residents under my supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT and other interventions.
NEW virtual groups available! We have an open ongoing Single Womens Dating Group for ages 32-42 and an 8 week Skills-Based Mindfulness group. We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning. Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR and structural dissociation. I offer low fee sessions ($50) with MHC Clinical Residents under my supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT and other interventions.
Diane Racz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Waitlist for new clients
I am a seasoned clinician based in Brooklyn specializing in complex trauma and those suffering from or adjacent to someone with cancer. Somatic tools like EMDR and DBR are supported by an attachment based, interactive approach. Psychodynamic therapy helps us identify what's under the surface to tackle old habits, default behaviors, cognitive distortions that can cause symptoms like anxiety or depression. Trauma can be debilitating until you learn strategies to weaken its hold. Therapy is a partnership to strengthen your sense of self, create sustainable skills to cope with stressors, and feel effective in meeting your own needs.
I am a seasoned clinician based in Brooklyn specializing in complex trauma and those suffering from or adjacent to someone with cancer. Somatic tools like EMDR and DBR are supported by an attachment based, interactive approach. Psychodynamic therapy helps us identify what's under the surface to tackle old habits, default behaviors, cognitive distortions that can cause symptoms like anxiety or depression. Trauma can be debilitating until you learn strategies to weaken its hold. Therapy is a partnership to strengthen your sense of self, create sustainable skills to cope with stressors, and feel effective in meeting your own needs.
Sharing yourself with someone new takes vulnerability and bravery. Sharing your relationship struggles with someone new can be intimidating as well. As a trauma-focused individual and relationship therapist, I aim to make the experience as comfortable as possible for you. I believe that we are all deserving of compassion, respect, and generosity. My clients have diverse lived experiences and backgrounds. As such, I approach my practice with an intersectional perspective, ensuring your therapeutic experience is individually tailored to your needs.
Sharing yourself with someone new takes vulnerability and bravery. Sharing your relationship struggles with someone new can be intimidating as well. As a trauma-focused individual and relationship therapist, I aim to make the experience as comfortable as possible for you. I believe that we are all deserving of compassion, respect, and generosity. My clients have diverse lived experiences and backgrounds. As such, I approach my practice with an intersectional perspective, ensuring your therapeutic experience is individually tailored to your needs.
Hi. Call when you are ready to start to have the life that you want. Each client is treated in a way that is specific to that individual. Even though many people share similar issues the way the issues are experienced is unique to the person who is experiencing it. Anyone can have a better existence through the exploration of their inner dynamics and the purpose that the style of functioning serves. People can get what they want out of life if they allow themselves to do that. No obstacle is too big to overcome. Things can be different if you want them to be.
Hi. Call when you are ready to start to have the life that you want. Each client is treated in a way that is specific to that individual. Even though many people share similar issues the way the issues are experienced is unique to the person who is experiencing it. Anyone can have a better existence through the exploration of their inner dynamics and the purpose that the style of functioning serves. People can get what they want out of life if they allow themselves to do that. No obstacle is too big to overcome. Things can be different if you want them to be.
Asking for help is an act of courage; it is one of the bravest things you can do. As an eclectic therapist, Molly primarily draws from psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic theory to provide an inclusive, affirming, trauma-sensitive space for individuals to engage in healing and self-exploration. Molly has experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with adults battling challenges including PTSD/complex trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, personality disorders, and perinatal mental health.
Asking for help is an act of courage; it is one of the bravest things you can do. As an eclectic therapist, Molly primarily draws from psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic theory to provide an inclusive, affirming, trauma-sensitive space for individuals to engage in healing and self-exploration. Molly has experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with adults battling challenges including PTSD/complex trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, personality disorders, and perinatal mental health.
You’re ready to realign to your authentic self with clarity, creativity, self compassion, and connection. I use a creative and effective approach to guide people to heal their pain that goes beyond talk therapy. Together we will create a pace that works best for you, and uncover the root of behavior that is no longer serving your highest good. I will help you identify what is burdening you, how to maneuver stressors, and recalibrate your body and mind to accept goodness into your life with ease.
You’re ready to realign to your authentic self with clarity, creativity, self compassion, and connection. I use a creative and effective approach to guide people to heal their pain that goes beyond talk therapy. Together we will create a pace that works best for you, and uncover the root of behavior that is no longer serving your highest good. I will help you identify what is burdening you, how to maneuver stressors, and recalibrate your body and mind to accept goodness into your life with ease.
Joseph Campbell wrote that, "Opportunities to find deeper power within ourselves come when life seems most challenging." I applaud the courage it takes to reach out for help, knowing that our first reaction to debilitating fear, pain, and life challenges is often to try to ignore or avoid it. Therapy is an opportunity to suffer less and thrive more, and undergo transformation in the context of a safe and supportive environment.
Joseph Campbell wrote that, "Opportunities to find deeper power within ourselves come when life seems most challenging." I applaud the courage it takes to reach out for help, knowing that our first reaction to debilitating fear, pain, and life challenges is often to try to ignore or avoid it. Therapy is an opportunity to suffer less and thrive more, and undergo transformation in the context of a safe and supportive environment.
Anya is a Licensed Integrative Psychotherapist, Ketamine Assisted Therapist & Complex Trauma Specialist. Anya specializes in treating complex trauma with Ketamine and Oxytocin Psychotherapy. Anya is an advanced level Trauma & Somatic Psychotherapist and specializes in the integration of Ketamine, clinical Shadow work and Complex Trauma. She is also trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, EFT, DBT, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Somatic Havening and Oxytocin Assisted Psychotherapy.
Anya is a Licensed Integrative Psychotherapist, Ketamine Assisted Therapist & Complex Trauma Specialist. Anya specializes in treating complex trauma with Ketamine and Oxytocin Psychotherapy. Anya is an advanced level Trauma & Somatic Psychotherapist and specializes in the integration of Ketamine, clinical Shadow work and Complex Trauma. She is also trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, EFT, DBT, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Somatic Havening and Oxytocin Assisted Psychotherapy.
As a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, I am interested in how relationships heal and transform individuals. I work closely with my patients to illuminate areas in which they feel disconnected from others, and then together, we come up with ways to bridge those gaps. I have specialties in work with survivors of incest and sexual abuse, couples counseling and parenting issues, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer adolescents and adults, as well as experience working with dissociation due to trauma.
As a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, I am interested in how relationships heal and transform individuals. I work closely with my patients to illuminate areas in which they feel disconnected from others, and then together, we come up with ways to bridge those gaps. I have specialties in work with survivors of incest and sexual abuse, couples counseling and parenting issues, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer adolescents and adults, as well as experience working with dissociation due to trauma.
QuIPP: The Queer Identities Psychology Partnership
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11207
At QuIPP, we are queer, non-binary, depth-oriented, feminist, and trauma-informed. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic and we seek to explore the deep impacts of others (familial, peer, and social) on the minds and spirits of our clients. Our clinical areas of expertise include: gender & sexuality, trauma, transition related support, and poly/kinky & sex positivity. Given that trauma and emotional pain often originate within relationships, we take a relational (and deeply compassionate) approach to therapy.
At QuIPP, we are queer, non-binary, depth-oriented, feminist, and trauma-informed. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic and we seek to explore the deep impacts of others (familial, peer, and social) on the minds and spirits of our clients. Our clinical areas of expertise include: gender & sexuality, trauma, transition related support, and poly/kinky & sex positivity. Given that trauma and emotional pain often originate within relationships, we take a relational (and deeply compassionate) approach to therapy.
Frayde Yudkowsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You notice that you refer to yourself as "We." You feel disconnected from your body and the world. You feel empty, broken, lost and confused. It hurts. You've been hurt. Trampled on. Battered and bruised. And you want out. You want to heal. You want to feel happy, strong, and complete. You want the many parts of you to feel at peace and work together in tandem to give you the life you deserve. You want the pain to dissipate and your dreams for your future to actualize. You want to THRIVE!
You notice that you refer to yourself as "We." You feel disconnected from your body and the world. You feel empty, broken, lost and confused. It hurts. You've been hurt. Trampled on. Battered and bruised. And you want out. You want to heal. You want to feel happy, strong, and complete. You want the many parts of you to feel at peace and work together in tandem to give you the life you deserve. You want the pain to dissipate and your dreams for your future to actualize. You want to THRIVE!
Meet Our Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists
I believe that the most important element in an effective therapy is a genuine connection between the patient and therapist. My approach in therapy is interactive, supportive and empathic. I view psychotherapy as a creative process and my patients as co-partners in the psychotherapeutic process.
I believe that the most important element in an effective therapy is a genuine connection between the patient and therapist. My approach in therapy is interactive, supportive and empathic. I view psychotherapy as a creative process and my patients as co-partners in the psychotherapeutic process.
The way I see it, our bodies serve as a living repository, holding our true self, our joy and happiness, our fears, and the pain and suffering we have endured. Oftentimes, our true self can be overwhelmed by the pain, suffering, and fears, creating a life that feels like we are just surviving. I believe therapy can help one transition from surviving to thriving and being their authentic self.
The way I see it, our bodies serve as a living repository, holding our true self, our joy and happiness, our fears, and the pain and suffering we have endured. Oftentimes, our true self can be overwhelmed by the pain, suffering, and fears, creating a life that feels like we are just surviving. I believe therapy can help one transition from surviving to thriving and being their authentic self.
At some point in life, everyone finds themselves “stuck.” You may be stuck due to a traumatic event, a painful life transition, loss of relationship, family difficulties or concerning thoughts and feelings. Feeling stuck after these occurrences can cause a number of reactions including depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts and memories, isolation, and physical symptoms. My goal is to meet you at your “stuck point” and help you through the process of healing. I do this by providing a safe, nonjudgmental partnership that enables you to create goals and make strides towards them.
At some point in life, everyone finds themselves “stuck.” You may be stuck due to a traumatic event, a painful life transition, loss of relationship, family difficulties or concerning thoughts and feelings. Feeling stuck after these occurrences can cause a number of reactions including depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts and memories, isolation, and physical symptoms. My goal is to meet you at your “stuck point” and help you through the process of healing. I do this by providing a safe, nonjudgmental partnership that enables you to create goals and make strides towards them.
Did you wake up this morning and wish you weren’t alive? Did you look in the mirror and was disappointed at what you saw? Do you find your days interrupted with extreme sadness, or crying? How about getting angry about events and incidents that you would usually let go? Did you get fired or demoted? Is your co-workers giving you a hard time at your place of employment? Is there an individual you love not paying attention to you? Tired of being under the influence? Does your circle make you feel ugly and unwanted? How about your anxiety around family and friends at events and gatherings?
Did you wake up this morning and wish you weren’t alive? Did you look in the mirror and was disappointed at what you saw? Do you find your days interrupted with extreme sadness, or crying? How about getting angry about events and incidents that you would usually let go? Did you get fired or demoted? Is your co-workers giving you a hard time at your place of employment? Is there an individual you love not paying attention to you? Tired of being under the influence? Does your circle make you feel ugly and unwanted? How about your anxiety around family and friends at events and gatherings?
Matt L Rohrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Matt has been conducting individual and group therapy since 2017. As a therapist, Matt utilizes psychodynamic, somatic, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help clients develop insight, process trauma, and gain greater agency in their lives. He uses an individualized approach to treat anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. Matt has significant experience working with adolescents, adults, LGBTQIA individuals, artists, and athletes, and has conducted group therapy for men and adolescent boys exploring issues related to masculinity.
Matt has been conducting individual and group therapy since 2017. As a therapist, Matt utilizes psychodynamic, somatic, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help clients develop insight, process trauma, and gain greater agency in their lives. He uses an individualized approach to treat anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. Matt has significant experience working with adolescents, adults, LGBTQIA individuals, artists, and athletes, and has conducted group therapy for men and adolescent boys exploring issues related to masculinity.
Kristin Pleines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Waitlist for new clients
I'm an LCSW practicing in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and my office is conveniently located three blocks from the Bedford L stop. I'm psychodynamically oriented, and I specialize in anxiety, play therapy, trauma, animal-assisted therapy, and attachment. I enjoy helping families to strengthen relationships. Play is a child's natural way of communicating, and thus is the perfect tool for therapy with young children. I often work with older children, teens, and adults as well, and tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each person I work with.
I'm an LCSW practicing in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and my office is conveniently located three blocks from the Bedford L stop. I'm psychodynamically oriented, and I specialize in anxiety, play therapy, trauma, animal-assisted therapy, and attachment. I enjoy helping families to strengthen relationships. Play is a child's natural way of communicating, and thus is the perfect tool for therapy with young children. I often work with older children, teens, and adults as well, and tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each person I work with.
When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression, anxiety, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.
When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression, anxiety, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.
I've been in practice for decades, helping adolescents, grown-ups, and couples during that time. People come to me with all kinds of issues, and we've worked closely together to find solutions, whether that involves learning new ways to look at relationship difficulties, or methods for regulating problematic emotions, to career-related struggles and just getting rid of bad habits. I have exceptional training and vast experience.
I've been in practice for decades, helping adolescents, grown-ups, and couples during that time. People come to me with all kinds of issues, and we've worked closely together to find solutions, whether that involves learning new ways to look at relationship difficulties, or methods for regulating problematic emotions, to career-related struggles and just getting rid of bad habits. I have exceptional training and vast experience.
Schedule a free consultation with this link: www.calendly.com/lola-harney Are you living a fulfilling life that energizes you? Have you noticed yourself ending up in the same place, with familiar patterns? “Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.”-Thich Nhat Hanh. I specialize in couples/relationship communication with advanced training, as well as trauma therapy (certified in EMDR). I see clients in person and remotely. I am the Co-Founder of Manhattan Therapy (manhattantherapy.com).
Schedule a free consultation with this link: www.calendly.com/lola-harney Are you living a fulfilling life that energizes you? Have you noticed yourself ending up in the same place, with familiar patterns? “Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.”-Thich Nhat Hanh. I specialize in couples/relationship communication with advanced training, as well as trauma therapy (certified in EMDR). I see clients in person and remotely. I am the Co-Founder of Manhattan Therapy (manhattantherapy.com).
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioral therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behavior therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom—which may include antipsychotics like aripiprazole, antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.